Meaning of 枢(くるる) in Japanese

枢
Kana Reading
くるる, くろろ, くる, くるり
Romaji
kururu, kuroro, kuru, kururi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    pivot hinge (using extensions on the top & bottom of a door that fit into cavities in the frame)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut)

Related Kanji

枢 JLPT 1

8 strokes

hinge, pivot, door

On'Yomi: スウ, シュ

Kun'Yomi: とぼそ, からくり

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